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RST to ZRH: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Zurich (Zürich Airport)
4,513 mi
7,262 km · 3,921 nm
9h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,513 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 19m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, United States
- ZRH — Zürich Airport · Zurich, Switzerland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RST
Near ZRH
- EML · Emmen Air Base28 mi away
- ZQL · Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport35 mi away
- BXO · Buochs Airport35 mi away
- FDH · Friedrichshafen Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from ZRH?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Zurich (ZRH) is 4,513 miles (7,262 km, 3,921 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to ZRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 19m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Zurich?
Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to ZRH?
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